ARK Theological Concepts 2

Question 1

In Christian theology, the term 'kenosis' refers to:

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Christ's self-emptying of divine attributes in the Incarnation

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The resurrection of Christ

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The descent of the Holy Spirit

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The ascension of Christ into heaven

Question 2

The theological principle 'lex orandi, lex credendi' means:

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The law of prayer is the law of belief

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The law governs belief

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Prayer must follow scripture

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Belief precedes practice

Question 3

What is the theological term for the study of the 'last things' — death, judgment, heaven, and hell?

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Eschatology

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Soteriology

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Pneumatology

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Ecclesiology

Question 4

In Calvinist theology, what does 'total depravity' mean?

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Every aspect of human nature is affected by sin, making humans unable to choose God unaided

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Humans are as sinful as they possibly could be

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Only totally depraved persons go to hell

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Original sin destroyed human free will entirely

Question 5

The doctrine of 'apophatic theology' (via negativa) holds that:

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God is best described by saying what God is not

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God can be fully described through positive statements

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Negative events in life reveal God's nature

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Theology should avoid metaphysics

Question 6

In Islamic theology, the concept of 'tawhid' refers to:

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The absolute oneness and unity of God

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Predestination

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Prophethood

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Divine justice